Sydney celebrates the New Year with Vivacity - the biggest and best events our city has to offer. Throughout January, Sydney’s vivacious attitude is on show, with residents and visitors alike taking to the streets to experience the city'sunique energy and buzz.

One night could never be enough to fit in so much free entertainment, musical spectaculars, stellar sport and cultural festivities.

With the harbour and foreshore as the focal point, Vivacity invites you to take part and share in the magic.  Events include:

- 2009 New Year’s Eve 
- Festival First Night
- A.R. Rahman Concert
- Take your time: Eliasson at the Museum of Contemporary Art
- Australia Day
- Medibank International Sydney Tennis 

Whether you’re a group of life-long Sydneysiders dancing at The Domain, or  visitors seduced by the dazzling display of New Year’s Eve on the harbour, Sydney is the best place on earth to spend January.

Created by Events NSW on behalf of the NSW Government, Vivacity is one of five anchor events on the NSW Master Events Calendar. And whether it’s our fireworks extravaganza or mesmerizing installation art, Vivacity will leave Sydneysiders and visitors full of vivacious energy.

To make the most of your New Year in Sydney visit vivacitysydney.com